Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-27
A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY.
The Spring Opening of the Bonner
Mercantile Company.

The Bonner Mercantile Company neve
d. things by halves when they undertak,
anything. They do things on a scale O
m~sgnIfcence and lavish disregard Of ex
pense that impresses one with the i'm
mensity Of the resources at the command
OF this, the leviathan Of dry goods estab
lishments in Montana. When, therefore. il
was announced some weeks ago that thei,
spring opening would take place on the
2oth, everyone wait ed for yesterday tc
coIne round to see something extra in the
way OF dry goods openings. And we'll die
the realiza ton repay expectation. The
whole OF the three floors Of this mammoth
concern presented al array Of protuse
decoration that has exhausted the
ingenuity OF the gentleman in charge tn
devise and carry into effect. To Messrs.
San Clerke, superintendent OF the first
floor, Gallag her and GREY lie. is due the
credit for the rich and effective arrange.
ment OF b%rocades, silks and dress goods
along the south end Of the esta blishment
that strike the eye on entering. and must
awaken feelings Of longing admiration in
every feminine breast. the ARRANGEMENT
of rich web-llke laces. embroidery. Irish
point. fans and notions is the creditable
work OF Messrs. MilIen and Gordon. A
very effective and bright touch Of color is
given by streamers OF ladies handkerchief
OF all the hues Of the rainbow artisticallv
draped rom chandelier 70 chandelier. and
across the aisle. which lighters the interior
effect, both in color and outline. Mr.. Pet
ties has made a very handsome showing Of
the more sombre mems goods in the north
aisle, but the attractions in the counter
cases OF neckties and hoiserv fully
IN color aud artistic ARRANGEMENT
those IN the south aisle OF notions and
ladles fancy goods, which would Gil a
newspaper to attempt description.
10 ladies. the second floor. containing
tie millinery and dress making rooms, is
The Mecca oftheir desires in Butte. The cloak
and suit department under the skilful
supervision Of Mr.. Fennor, presents soma
OF elegant feminine wear. Ladies
20 into e%cstacles over ducks of bonnets.
" Itch are artistic creations OF color and
material, the result of the skill and taste Of |
he head milliner, Mrs. Thurston. Thu |
.urtaln and carpet department is on tbis
ioor, but Mr.. Patten has managed to ar
.ah2e a display III harmony with the LIGHT
around him. Mrs. Borden. 10 CHARGE |
the d~ressmaking department, has some |
vening dresses on display that are as rich
no effective as any shown by Arnold 4 |
or Marshall Field GO. One il
heilotrope surah, hand embroidered
a heavy fringe especially made to set
# the rich fabric.
The whole establishment wears a o.1,
appearance which the hand painted mot Too
d ribbons profusely set out on the f1.t
oor tine work OF Mr.. Pettes). the Brussels
laid in all the a~isles, the baskets ~
overs hung here and there and the DON.
raj ar OF llghtness and grace conveyed hv
ne outton-hole boquets worn bv ever
npioSe rom the manager to the elevator
materially assisted in pro-
ncing. 1t must be mentioned
ial tnefe is IN the South Main
rect "1ndo" a bridal veil made in France
y a spanish princess whose pa failed. and
nlcn was sent direct to the Bonner Nar.
lntiIe who are under a solemn
oi'eat'on not to dispose Of it for a cent
.nan sS,ooo: 1t Comes high, but if Won
ant II you bad better speak quick.
ls.o" !a1ior department of this COM.
NY and who turns out some of the hes+
ate ana most perfect-htting goods in
atte' mas recently received an able assist
It IN the person OF Mr.. A. Mc(1ond
" cutter OF the establishment. 'ne
ln Conclusion it on]v remains n
at the prosperity and pre-eminenca =, 81 I
'nner Mercantile Company ia dine 70 the l
{ iess vigilance and go-ahead enternr;sen ~
:; Connell, the manager.
mere are over 100 emnlovas =; ~
establishment. hotoa-.nh
Ine tnree hoors were taken from fpnr
ie ae exposures yesterday, Orton's
ing band played q fine select;on - III
ernoon and evening, ~